A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Wedding (Brian), 1971.
Fedamore dinner dance at Parkway Motel in 1970,featuring presentation of Clohessy Perpetual Cup.
Chairs photographed for Thomond Supply Ltd in 1970.
Martin Quigley in 1971 (photographed for Seamus Kennedy).
Jemni Productions at Town Hall in 1971
Presentation of prizes for art at the School of Commerce in 1971.
Last train from Limerick to Claremorris, 1976
Arrival of American Governors at Railway Station and City Library, May 1976
Power supply station at Carrickerry in 1971.
Prize winners from Adare Convent School in 1971.
Meanus Parish Dinner Dance, 1971.
Royal Life Swimming Gala at St Enda's Pool, 1976
Firefighters at Pat Cullen Plant on the Ballysimon Road in 1971.
Shannon Inter-firm GAA Final, S.P.S. v Shannon Wire Weavers at Newmarket on Fergus in 1970.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Group shot of six men with trophies, taken at Garryowen victory dinner at the Savoy, May 1970.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
View of Shannon Grove House, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick (Dick Naughton, Limerick Leader) 1970.
Dogs on the beach at Lahinch, Co. Clare (John Wright's Pictures), Summer 1970.
Caherdavin Church under construction in 1970. It was officially opened in 1975,
Near Lahinch, Co. Clare by Ger Saunders in 1971.
Hockey final at National College of Physical Education, Catholic Institute versus Cork, 1976
Tumbleweed Showband, Royal George Hotel, 1971.
T. Corroon's Bar and Lounge,Buttevant, Co. Cork, photographed for M.J. Hayes, Auctioneers, in 1971.
Kieran Moloney, Sports Star, (photographed for JM) in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Search for body at Ardnacrusha, 1976
Limerick v Drogheda in the replay of the FAI Cup at Dalymount Park in 1971.
The Big Big Charity Walk (25 miles) in 1971.
Houses for sale in Ballysheedy and Castletroy
Emerald Carpets Staff Dinner at Geary's Hotel in 1971.
Traveller wedding photographed at Limerick Leader office in 1971.
Official opening of Fulflex Factory by Des O'Malley T.D., Minister for Justice, in 1970.
Action shot from St John's Boxing Club Tournament at Parkway 1970.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's blind people's meeting at Social Services Centre in 1971.
Presentation to Altar Boys at Redemptorist Monastery in 1971.
Tin whistle player photographed for Seamus Kennedy in 1971
Drinking Water, photographed for Editor in 1971.
Mrs. Frances Quillinan, Senior Architect, Limerick City Council in 1971.
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
William Street Boyds and Limerick Sports Store in 1970
Lecture for nuns at St. Mary's Convent in 1971.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
Deirdre Leddin, staff of Limerick Leader, 1970.
Views of Thomond Bridge and King John's Castle, Limerick, in 1975.
Crash at Annacotty - damaged cars photographed outside the Black Swan bar in 1971.
Jock Leahy of Banard Stud Farm, Abbeyfeale, in 1971.
Opening of Rooney Auctioneers by Gerard Collins T.D. and Mayor Liddy in attendance in 1971.
Photos taken at Gallows Hill near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in 1971.
At Hanratty's Hotel, Glentworth Street, Limerick, in 1970.
Limerick versus Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds
Mick Crowe and Billy Kelly, mice in Ballynanty house, 1976
Villiers School in 1971.
Renovation of building in Post Office Lane, 1976
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
JFK School v St. Brendan's at the Gaelic Grounds, 1971.
Barry's Butchers, Shannon Street, photographed for Fitt's Auctioneers in 1971
Meelick GAA Dinner at the Two Mile Inn in 1971.
Limerick AFC training for FAI Cup Final at the Markets Field in 1971.
Spanish Point, 1971
Guinness Reception for the Limerick Soccer Team at the Shannon Arms Hotel in 1971.
Cork Constituion v Bohemians in the Munster Cup, Thomond Park, 1971.
Dinner for Limerick Soccer Team at Cruise's Hotel in 1971 with Al Finucane and Mayor Liddy, holding the FAI Cup and Mrs. Pat O'Malley in the foreground.
Regional Development Programme for Industry at the Savoy Hotel in 1971.
Triumph Spitfire taken in 1970
Musgrave Borthers personel shots
Pery Square Limerick, featuring St. Michael's Church (Church of Ireland) in 1971.
Limerick versus Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds in 1971.
Planting of Trees at St Patrick's Well in 1971.
Rosary Hill Convent pictures of Youth Group
Bord na nog Charity Walk at the Dock Road in 1971.
Opening of new church at Dooradoyle in 1971.
Eamon de Valera at ceremonies at St. John's Cathedral in 1971.
Receiving Diplomas at the Social Services Centre 1971
Volleyball competition, Parish Hall, Castleconnell, in 1971.
Lilian Harte, 1971.
Limerick and Killaloe in 1971
Table photographed for the Thomond Cabinet Factory in 1971.
Clounanna Coursing Meeting in 1971.
Maiure Festival press conference at Shannonside in 1971.
Shannonside Offices, photographed for Christmas Card in 1970.
Builders Federation Dress Dance at Royal George, 1971.
Garryowen versus Shannon in the Munster Cup at Thomond Park in 1971.
Limerick Soccer Team arrives back in Limerick with the F.A.I. Cup in 1971.
Limerick's dinner in London in 1970.
Lord Mayor of London at the Town Hall 1971 with Mayor Liddy
The repatriation of the body of Frank Stagg at Shannon Airport from Wakefield Prison in Britain where he died on hunger strike on 12 February 1976.
Snow Scenes from Limerick and Clare in 1971.
C.B.S. past pupils dinner at Parkway Motel in 1970
Eddie Hant of Kingston's, a menswear shop, Patrick Street, Limerick, in 1971.
Limerick Boat Club, Ladies Dinner, 1971.
Tipperary hurler, Babs Keating, photographed in 1971.
Wedding of Mary McAuliff at Abbeyfeale Church in 1971.
Garryowen versus Monaleen challenge match at Monaleen grounds in 1971
